Millennium Bug: A Pictorial Scrapbook of the VW Beetle
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760308187 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
To Volkswagen enthusiasts, however, the "millennium bug" has an entirely different meaning--it makes them think of the incredible VW Beetle, arguably the most significant automobile ever built. Compiled by a VW authority of international renowned, this pictorial celebration takes in all the historical and cultural significance associated with the Beetle, presenting 450 never-before-published photographs depicting all aspects of Beetle lore, from advertising campaigns to the customizing scene, and from newly discovered images of Beetle prototypes to spectacular color shots of the New Beetle.. As the second millennium draws to an end, everyone is talking about the "millennium bug" and Y2K compliancy
The author's reply! Just a quick note to answer the two unsatisfied customers above. Shame that one of them cannot bring himself to leave his name (which suggests his views are not worth considering). Sorry you thought it "cheesey" and that I should stick to what I do best, rather than write about VWs. Sorry, but that's my job, as founding editor of VolksWorld magazine etc. On the matter . Andy said Everything you always wanted to know, but was afraid to ask!. Covers everything from the Beetles' origins in pre-war Germany, thru to the new Beetle. Detailed photographs and literature charting the progress of this little car. The original VW sales brochures' artwork are now classics in their own right.Good sections on history, racing, customizing and "odd" Beetles (the stretch-limo-bug has to be seen, to be believed!). Also loo. Too bad It's a pitty that so many good pictures have been labeled the wrong way. Page 8Too bad Jorge Galvan Rosillo It's a pitty that so many good pictures have been labeled the wrong way. Page 84: That is the Mexico City main plaza with a bunch of "vochos", as we name them. Is not Brazil! . Page 82: The multi-colored "vocho" is not Brazilian, it's Mexican. Brazil never produced fuel-injected beetles!. You can notice that by the single muffler on the left-hand side of the rear end. . : That is the Mexico City main plaza with a bunch of "vochos", as we name them. Is not Brazil! . Page 82: The multi-colored "vocho" is not Brazilian, it's Mexican. Brazil never produced fuel-injected beetles!. You can notice that by the single muffler on the left-hand side of the rear end.